The symptoms of hepatic ascites depend mainly on the amount of abdominal water. Generally, a small amount of ascites does not cause any uncomfortable symptoms. However, if the amount of ascites is relatively large, typical symptoms such as abdominal distention and abdominal bulging will occur. The peritoneal cavity is a relatively confined space, which can hold a certain amount of fluid. However, the amount of ascites is relatively small and can be contained by the peritoneal cavity and the body does not experience significant discomfort. As the amount of hepatic ascites increases and gradually exceeds the capacity of the peritoneal cavity itself, the peritoneal cavity will exhibit a distended appearance due to the increase in fluid, called abdominal distention, which looks like a ball of skin in appearance. When the volume of abdominal water is greater, the ascites is located on both sides of the peritoneal cavity when lying in the horizontal position, with the appearance of a frog’s stomach, and is called frog-like abdomen. Due to the increased fluid in the peritoneal cavity, the patient may experience abdominal distension and discomfort. The top of the peritoneal cavity is the body’s diaphragm, and when liver ascites increases to the point where it can lift the diaphragm, it can restrict breathing and cause symptoms such as labored breathing and difficulty breathing. In addition, because hepatic ascites is caused by liver disease resulting in loss of compensatory capacity of liver function, gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, and lack of desire to eat and drink, which are original to some liver diseases, are bound to occur. Some liver diseases can also lead to yellowish staining of the skin, generalized skin weakness, and wasting. The symptoms of hepatic ascites manifest themselves mainly from the increasing amount of fluid, and therefore, the symptoms can vary.